Homecoming Features Unveiling of Innovative Safe Home

Port Charlotte, Fla., homeowner Monica LaCroix today crossed the threshold of her new, hurricane-resistant home for the first time – thanks to support from local businesses and a corporate donation from DuPont following the destruction of her beloved “Little Pink House” on Easy Street.

After Hurricane Charley swept through Florida in 2004 and destroyed the LaCroix family’s home, DuPont donated $80,000 as well as several DuPont™ Building Innovations™ products for the home’s reconstruction. Following the initial donation, a host of local companies and individuals joined the effort to help rebuild the home by donating time, money or materials.

“We are so grateful for DuPont and everyone who has been putting their time and effort into rebuilding our little house on Easy Street,” LaCroix said. “Words cannot express how truly thankful and protected we feel by the response of our community and the security of our new home.”

When Monica unlocked her front door for the first time today, she found the house was built with a variety of premium DuPont safety and protection building products, including DuPont™ StormRoom™ with Kevlar® , a unique in-home storm shelter that can withstand wind speeds of up to 250 mph; shatter-resistant windows from PGT® WindGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors and DuPont™ SentryGlas® ; DuPont™ Tyvek® Weatherization Systems products to help protect from water and air infiltration; DuPont™ Corian® , a smooth, seamless solid surfacing; and DuPont™ Real Touch™ Elite laminate flooring .

“With Monica’s new state-of-the-art home, she can rest assured that her family will be protected from the inside out during severe weather,” said Tom Schuler, director of DuPont™ Building Innovations™. “By outfitting her house with the latest in DuPont science-based innovations, we can help create a safer, sounder and even more stylish living space.”

The following firms and individuals have made rebuilding the LaCroix family home project possible through contributions:
Action Engineering Services Inc.
American Pest Control Management, Inc.
Brent Garrod Drywall, Inc.
Charlotte Plumbing, Inc.
Clemco, Inc.
Daughtrey Construction Inc.
Davidson Insulation and Acoustics, Inc.
Door Systems, Inc. of Charlotte County
DuPont
Flexbon Paint Co.
Florida Framer, Inc.
Florida Marble of Charlotte County, Inc.
GAF Materials Corporation
Garrod Stucco, Inc.
Ketter Roofing, Inc.
Magnum Development, LLC
Murphy’s Job Site Clean-up Inc.
Office ‘N’ Post
Parksite Builder Solutions
Peter J. Lucacek, Inc.
PGI Concrete, Inc.
PGT Industries
Raymond Building Supply Corp.
Robert P. Juengert - A.I.A Architect
Russell W. Garrod - General Contractor
Seacoast Supply, Inc.
Scott Coulter Flooring, Inc.
Stevens Industries International, Inc.
Stephens Window and Door Company
Steven A. Mickley - A.I.B.D. Building Designer
Thompson’s Air Conditioning, Inc. C/O Trane Corp.
Tropical Construction Supply Inc.
USG Corporation

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